Red-backed Shrike still present in poor conditions briefly at around 12:15 - 12:30 just east of the old Field Study Centre in a curved row of bushes along the edge of the arable field at about SU521827

Siskins seen and heard ranging around the east of the village all afternoon. Difficult to gauge quantity but certainly at least three birds involved. Have been very noticeable and vocal since late June, so have quite possibly bred in the area.

Belated report of Probable Osprey NW of Abingdon at Appleton.
Bird first seen flying from NNE direction at 20m. Appleton is about 4 and a half km south of Farmoor reservoir. Rested in Ash tree for c5mins until mobbed by locals, then flew approximately
N/W towards river Thames,about 1km distant.